Electrical connector having a spring to facilitate mounting
US7018226B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/625
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector is provided that protects the electrical connector and associated components from harsh mechanical, electrical and environmental requirements. A jack is received by a jack housing, and a plug is received by a plug housing. The jack is adapted to receive the plug. A first seal member is positioned between the plug housing and the jack housing to form a seal therebetween when the jack and the plug are connected. A coupling member is attached to the plug housing and is adapted to receive the jack housing. A spring member is positioned between the coupling member and the plug housing to compress the first seal member between the jack housing and the plug housing.
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